If you order two or more pairs of men’s Levi’s 501 Original or 505 Straight jeans (two of each or you can mix and match), you’ll get 25% off at the Levi’s Store. No coupon code necessary. The discount offer is valid for purchases made by October 7.
Smart Spending
It’s a Deal: One-Day Only Sale with Flights from $29
During JetBlue’s Pop-Up Sale, flights between Boston and New York City (JFK) are being sold for just $29 each way. Plenty of other routes are also on sale, including flights from the Northeast to the Caribbean starting at $59, and cross-country trips from $109.
When Nobody Pays Full Price, How Much Are You Really Saving?
In the first half of 2010, consumers used online and downloadable coupons to save $57.4 million on purchases. That sounds like a lot of money, especially because the number doesn’t even factor in the use of traditional coupons found in newspapers and Sunday circulars. But in a world where the only people paying full price are an …
It’s a Deal: 30% Off at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic
Use the coupon code SAVEBIG and you’ll get an instant 30% off orders at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The discount is available for orders placed by October 5.
Money-Saving Insights and Tips: 19 New Resources to Take to Heart (and to the Bank)
In this week’s roundup, we’ve got myths to debunk (about used cars, coupons), things to avoid (absurd kitchen gadgets, preemptive brake jobs on your car, going into debt from calling psychic hotlines), and ways to trick your brain—and your belly—into thinking you’re consuming more, thereby helping you eat (and spend) less.
It’s a Deal: Free Phones on Fridays at Best Buy
Every Friday in October (starting today), Best Buy hosts Free Phones Fridays, when the retailer offers four different phones at no upfront cost. The catch? You have to sign a two-year service contract, but that’s a fairly typical requirement when you get a subsidized phone.
It’s a Deal: Chocolate Chip Giveaway from Great American Cookies
On Friday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Great American Cookies is kicking off National Cookie Month by giving away one chocolate chip cookie to each and every customer. And throughout October, the retailer will give you a cookie of your choice when you donate a new or gently read book at a Great American Cookies location. Check out …
5 Cheapskate Conundrums: Is It OK to Use a Coupon on a Date?
Also: How do you avoid getting ripped off if you’re the world’s worst, most timid, most undemanding haggler? People concerned (obsessed?) with saving money have issues, such as …
Drink Up! Free Coffee & Free Beer Today
The stars have aligned for thirsty cheapskates everywhere.
It’s a Deal: Free Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery
On Thursday, September 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery locations are hosting the World’s Largest Ice Cream Social, when all customers get a free 3 oz. serving of Kate’s Creation: caramel apple ice cream with chocolate shavings, graham cracker pie crust, and apple pie filling.
It’s a Deal: Spend $4, Get Free Papa John’s Pizza
Today only, when you place an order of at least $3.99 online at Papa John’s, use the coupon code TOYCAR (thanks dealnews) and you’ll get a free medium cheese pizza.
138 Money Tips: Smart Strategies for Dealing with Debt, Using Body Language to Land a Job, Selling (or Buying) Used Stuff, and More
Also, reasons why you’re unable to save, reasons why you should spend, mistakes that everybody should make at least once, and why you’re a sucker if you “lather, rinse, and repeat.”